The 98th annual Academy Awards will celebrate the biggest achievements in film on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The ceremony takes place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and airs live across the United States and internationally.
This year’s Oscars could make history as the film “Sinners” enters the ceremony with a record-breaking 16 nominations and strong box office success. The movie has already earned nearly $370 million worldwide and is expected to be a major contender throughout the night.
Viewers who want to watch Hollywood’s biggest awards show have multiple ways to tune in, both through traditional television and streaming services.
How to Watch the 2026 Oscars Live on TV
The 98th Academy Awards will broadcast live on ABC beginning at 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. PDT) on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
ABC stations across the United States will carry the broadcast, and international networks will also air the ceremony worldwide. You can find the list here. The annual event highlights the year’s most celebrated films and performances while bringing together top actors, filmmakers, and industry professionals.
The ceremony will once again take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, a longtime home for the Academy Awards.
How to Stream the 2026 Academy Awards Online
Viewers who prefer streaming options will also have several ways to watch the Oscars live. The ceremony will stream live on Hulu.
The broadcast will also be available through ABC.com and the ABC app for viewers whose accounts are connected to a TV provider.
Additional live streaming services that carry ABC include YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.
For viewers who miss the live broadcast, the ceremony will be available to stream the following day on Hulu and ABC.com.
‘Sinners’ Leads 2026 Oscar Nominees
The film “Sinners” enters the ceremony with 16 nominations, the most ever received by a single film. The movie earned nominations across several major categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor.
Michael B. Jordan received a Best Actor nomination for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the film.
Several other films also appear prominently among the nominees. “One Battle After Another” received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
“Marty Supreme,” “Hamnet,” and “Sentimental Value” also earned nominations for both Best Picture and Best Director.
The Best Actor category features a closely watched race between Jordan and Timothée Chalamet, who received a nomination for his role in “Marty Supreme.”
In the Best Actress category, Jessie Buckley earned recognition for her performance in “Hamnet.”
Supporting categories also include several notable nominees. Amy Madigan received a nomination for “Weapons,” while Teyana Taylor represents “One Battle After Another.” Sean Penn earned a nomination for the same film, competing against Stellan Skarsgard for “Sentimental Value.”
Conan O’Brien Returns as Oscars Host
Comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will host the Academy Awards for the second consecutive year.
O’Brien previously took over hosting duties after Jimmy Kimmel completed a two-year run as host. Kimmel has hosted the Oscars four times in total.
The Academy also confirmed that Matt Berry will serve as the announcer during the ceremony. Berry is known for his work on television series including “The IT Crowd,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” and “Toast of London.”
Several recent winners and current nominees will present awards during the show. Presenters include Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison, and Zoe Saldaña, who each won acting awards last year.
Other presenters include Chase Infiniti from “One Battle After Another,” Paul Mescal from “Hamnet,” and nominees Rose Byrne and Delroy Lindo.
Musical Performances Planned for the 2026 Oscars
Several musical performances will take place during the ceremony.
Actor Miles Caton will perform the Oscar-nominated song “I Lied to You” from “Sinners.” Raphael Saadiq, who co-wrote the song with Ludwig Göransson, will join the performance.
The Academy announced the number will feature additional performers, including Misty Copeland, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith. The Academy said the performance will serve as “an homage to the film’s singular visual style.”
Rei Ami, EJAE, and Audrey Nuna — the fictional music group Huntrix from “KPop Demon Hunters” — will perform the nominated song “Golden.”
Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale will also perform during the ceremony.
